Community Centre Evening Classes Listening Practice Test with Answers

Transcript for Community Centre Evening Classes

You will hear a conversation between an assistant at a community centre

and a man who wants to join some evening classes.

First, you have some time to look at questions 1 to 6.

Assistant: Hello, Eastwood Community Centre.

Dyson: Oh, hello. My name's Andrew Dyson. I'm calling about the evening classes you offer.

Assistant: Okay, Mr Dyson. Are there any classes in particular that you're interested in?

Dyson: Yes, you've got a class called Painting with watercolours I believe.

Assistant: That's right. It's a popular class, so this term it will be moving to the hall, so they've got more room.

Dyson: Right. I know it's on Tuesdays, but what time exactly?

Assistant: It was 6.30 last term, but let me just have a look at the details. Okay, it'll be 7.30 this time. Probably it suits more people.

Dyson: Well, it's my wife who's really interested, and that'll be good for her because she's home from work by 7.15. That'll give her just enough time to get there. What does she need to bring?

Assistant: Okay, well, paints are provided by the tutor. I know that. The information says she'll need just a jar for water and some pencils for drawing. There are also lots of aprons here, so she needn't worry about what she's wearing. And the cost for four classes is $45, including paints, as I said.

Dyson: Okay, now we're both quite keen on the Māori language class.

Assistant: There are spaces on the next course, so you could join that.

Dyson: Oh, good. Which room will that be in?

Assistant: When you come in through the entrance of the community centre building, you'll need to go straight up the stairs in front of you, all the way to the top, and it's the small room you'll find there.

Dyson: I see. All right, and let me just check when it's starting. I heard from someone that the July course has been delayed until August.

Assistant: I'm afraid so, and we're halfway through the June course at the moment, so there's not much point you taking that.

Dyson: I guess we'll have to wait then.

Assistant: Well, when you do come, the tutor recommends bringing a small recorder with you, just so you can listen again later. And the cost for five classes is currently $40.

Dyson: Okay, useful information to know. There's one more class I'm interested in, That's the digital photography class.

Assistant: Oh, I've taken that class myself. The tutors are very good. That will be in room nine, and it's starting in two weeks' time in the evening. Every Wednesday at six o'clock.

Dyson: Obviously, I need to bring the camera with me. I suppose it'd be useful to have the instructions that go with the camera too.

Assistant: I'd say so, Some people bring along a lot of accessories like extra lenses, but there's really no need for this class. It's mainly focusing on composition, really, and getting the most out of the basic camera.

Dyson: That's exactly what I need. And how much does it cost?

Assistant: Let's see. For four classes, it's $35. But if you take eight, it works out as $55. So you're making a bit of a saving $15, that is.

Dyson: I see.

Dyson: OK, now just another question for the watercolours class. I've just remembered that my wife asked me to find out about the level. Who's it for?

Assistant: OK, well, you don't have to be very skilled or anything like that It's designed for beginners, actually. People who might see art as a hobby, rather than as a professional opportunity.

Dyson: That sounds like my wife. And who do I talk to if I want to find out some more about the Maori language classes?

Assistant: Probably best to talk to the tutor directly. He'll be in the office in about half an hour. His name's Jason Kuai. That's K-A-H-U-I.

Dyson: Good, I'll give him a call.

Assistant: Oh, if you do decide to come to the photography class, don't forget to look at your camera battery and make sure it's charged. I know it sounds obvious, but I've seen a few people suddenly find the camera's stopped working right in the middle of class.

Dyson: Yes, I can imagine it would be easy to forget that. Oh, that reminds me. In the final week of the photography course, is it right that there's a visit to a show in the local area? I work in the city you see, so I might have to come home early for that one.

Assistant: Yes, they'll decide the date once the class has started.

Questions for Community Centre Evening Classes

Questions 1-10

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER in each gap.

Evening Classes at Community Centre

• Painting with watercolours
• place: in the hall
• time: at 1………. pm on Tuesdays
• carried items: + water jar
• set of 2……….
• Cost: 45 pounds for 4 classes

Maori language

• place: the small room at the of 3………. the building
• time: starts in 4……….
• carried items: small recorder
• Cost: 40 pounds for 5 classes

Digital photography

• place: room 9
• time: 6 pm Wednesday evenings
• carried items: the for 5………. the camera
• Cost: 6………. pounds for eight classes

Further information:

• the watercolours class suits people who are 7……….
• to find out about the Maori language class, contact Jason 8……….
• for the photography class, check the 9………. for the camera
• there is a trip to a local 10………. in the final week of the photography class.